RockRaines Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (Nixon @ May 24, 2016 -> 01:39 PM) foreign invader with a superior military force (unsullied + dragons) occupies a territory without any understanding of how to rule said territory, muddles their way through an occupation in total incompetence while their force that's totally ill-equipped for police work is sniped / merked from the shadows. this is even alluded to this season when the whore harpy collaborator is questioned. Cool theory. Also Meera wasnt a greenseer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 24, 2016 -> 02:37 PM) Guess I never paid attention that close Rapidly conquers territory to liberate them from their current oppressive rulers relatively easily with her overwhelming military superiority, struggles to maintain order after conquering because she doesn't actually understand the local economy, society, or culture, can't solve those problems solely through military means. It's totally apt, it was alluded to in a lot of episode recaps I've read. edit: nm Nixon already explained what he meant Edited May 24, 2016 by Ezio Auditore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (Nixon @ May 24, 2016 -> 01:39 PM) foreign invader with a superior military force occupies a territory without any understanding of how to rule said territory, muddles their way through an occupation in total incompetence while their force that's totally ill-equipped for police work is sniped / merked from the shadows. Meh that's pretty loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (Ezio Auditore @ May 24, 2016 -> 01:40 PM) Rapidly conquers territory to liberate them from their current oppressive rulers relatively easily with her overwhelming military superiority, struggles to maintain order after conquering because she doesn't actually understand the local economy, society, or culture, can't solve those problems solely through military means. It's totally apt, it was alluded to in a lot of episode recaps I've read. This conversation should really go into the buster because that describes way more than just GWB. Actually let's do that now, any further political talk should go into the 'buster, not going to ruin this thread with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I called her "Daenerys W. Bush" about 10 pages back, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ May 24, 2016 -> 01:42 PM) This conversation should really go into the buster because that describes way more than just GWB. Actually let's do that now, any further political talk should go into the 'buster, not going to ruin this thread with that. WE should focus on the actual point of his post in that Meera is in fact NOT a Greenseer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixon Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 24, 2016 -> 02:40 PM) Cool theory. Also Meera wasnt a greenseer word, that's just jojen. my bad. the secret twin theory is still 100% s***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Not trying to derail the thread, I'm just surprised nobody saw that comparison made before. "Ruling is harder than conquering" is a pretty consistent recurring theme in GoT though, at some point every character is affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 That's a valid theme to explore in this thread, just don't make it political is all I ask. Plenty to go into without needing to bring up GWB or calling out liberals or whatnot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) I'm amused to see Nixon posting on Soxtalk, because this is a very civilized place compared to the board we used to post on, lol. He's kind of a strong drink. Edited May 24, 2016 by Ezio Auditore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixon Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) Edited May 25, 2016 by Nixon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 The whole Bran, white walker, tree people storyline could go away and I wouldn't mind one bit. Getting a little lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 25, 2016 -> 08:43 AM) The whole Bran, white walker, tree people storyline could go away and I wouldn't mind one bit. Getting a little lame. No way. Make the high Sparrow storyline go away is more like it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 25, 2016 -> 01:43 PM) The whole Bran, white walker, tree people storyline could go away and I wouldn't mind one bit. Getting a little lame. PSH That's the best material on the show right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 QUOTE (CrimsonWeltall @ May 25, 2016 -> 01:05 PM) PSH That's the best material on the show right now. Agreed. The High Sparrow storyline just isn't translating well at all to television Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) The High Sparrow storyline worked when it was like a brewing side plot that was taking Cersei down because of her own stupid mistakes, but now that he's in the spotlight I just want someone to off him already. Edited May 25, 2016 by Ezio Auditore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 So, I'm catching up on Game of Thrones. Just started watching a couple weeks ago. I'm at the end of season 3. Can't believe Robb Stark and Lady Stark got killed. Who killed them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ May 25, 2016 -> 07:21 PM) So, I'm catching up on Game of Thrones. Just started watching a couple weeks ago. I'm at the end of season 3. Can't believe Robb Stark and Lady Stark got killed. Who killed them? You need to stay out this thread. They were killed by a conspiracy including Walder Frey (the guy hosting the party), Roose Bolton (the Stark ally who stabs Robb), and Tywin Lannister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (Ezio Auditore @ May 25, 2016 -> 12:37 PM) The High Sparrow storyline worked when it was like a brewing side plot that was taking Cersei down because of her own stupid mistakes, but now that he's in the spotlight I just want someone to off him already. I'd be ok if the show only depicted the Jon Snow, Dany, Arya and Bran storylines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixon Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 High Sparrow plot needs to move along, it's been stagnant for too long and they removed too many aspects of it to have it be interesting for this long w/ so little going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest Sider Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (Nixon @ May 26, 2016 -> 07:14 AM) High Sparrow plot needs to move along, it's been stagnant for too long and they removed too many aspects of it to have it be interesting for this long w/ so little going on. Looks like the Tyrell army makes it to Kings Landing next episode, so hopefully they spend a good 10-15 minutes or whatever and really advance that story. Kings Landing is kind of boring without Baelish, Varys and Tyrion playing politics but I think the aftermath of whatever happens with the Tyrell army and Cersei's new plot should jazz it back up a little bit for many viewers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nixon Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) I expect there to be a very high body count as they clear the payroll for the next two seasons' fx budget. RIP House Tyrell, High Sparrow, and anyone not named Jaime or Cersei is pretty much what I expect. Edited May 26, 2016 by Nixon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 QUOTE (Nixon @ May 26, 2016 -> 10:37 AM) I expect there to be a very high body count as they clear the payroll for the next two seasons' fx budget. RIP House Tyrell, High Sparrow, and anyone not named Jaime or Cersei is pretty much what I expect. I think Tyrells for sure as I imagine Margaery is getting more expensive to keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ May 23, 2016 -> 01:58 PM) I think Coldhands is definitely about to make an appearance, something to help Bran get south. Could be a new or combined character (Benjen Stark). Ding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I am really enjoying all the flashbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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